Getting Your Private Pilot's License // Full Process Start to Finish
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1. I am doing my instrument training with my instructor and we are on an IFR clearance and in communication with ATC or,
2. I am well clear of clouds and the video simply makes it look like I'm closer than I should be.
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When I made the decision to get my PPL, I knew I wanted to film the whole
thing and document the process from start to finish. It took me about 9 months, and I solo'd at 12 hours, and took my check ride at 45. Share this video with anyone who is interested in getting into aviation!
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19 years ago I sold a car to a flight instructor. We hit it off and he asked if I was interested in flying.
The next day he took me up in a small plane. We spent hours in the air, landed and refueled to do it again.
Ever since I said I wanted to get my lic.
I never really had time or money.
Well....my son is 22 and doesn't depend on me. My wife finished her school and the last few years has made more money then me.
So today I finally walked into a school and asked what's the next step.
I'm actually gonna go do this. After 19 years of would of could of should of excuses and stalls.
But you are a horse?
sounds nice, good luck
Lee Buco i identify and a horse 😂
Congrats, good luck. I hope to do this someday
Congratulations!! Pretty happy for you. I recommend do as the OP did and pass the written first, that way you enjoy the flight lesson.
Started flight school about a month ago... been hooked since
Edit: December 2020, I PASSED I PASSED!!!!
August 8th 2022 United airlines.
Good luck!!
@@shantanu925 thanks!
yeah good luck dude -
Good luck bro hope it goes well
how's stuff now
As a former instructor I can tell you there is one “Exam” you all forget about that sometimes makes a big difference to some people who want to get a licence. That’s the Medical that is required to maintain a licence. Some people don’t realize it’s important as many people find out that they are Color blind or some other health restrictions may not allow them to even get a licence! First thing I would suggest anybody do before throwing down the money to get flight time towards a licence is book the medical exam first.
Yeah, fuck color blindness. I was obsessed with aviation as a child and found out in my teens that my dream of being an airline pilot was DOA. Maybe I could pass the OCTV test and get a private pilot certificate, not sure, but no way I'd pass more than a class 3 medical.
@@scottwalthour558 I’m also color blind and the same thing happened to me :(
@@scottwalthour558 I’m colorblind. I passed the OCVT and currently hold an unrestricted first class medical. Got an airline class date here in a couple months. Plenty of airline pilots are “colorblind” according to the stupid ishihara test. If you can see a stoplight, you can pass the OCVT and be a commercial pilot.
@@scottwalthour558 wanted to be a fighter pilot. I'm also colorblind, currently looking into a sport pilot license and then will expand onto a PPL if feasible
@@kaijohnson5033 just sucks knowing that the FAA can change their rules and obliterate your whole career if they decide they don't want any form of colorblindness anymore. Also if you fail the OCTV test, your chance at getting a class 1 medical is 0
On my 16th birthday my parents gifted me a discovery flight before I even had my driver's license, had a few more training flights after that but real life hit me hard and I decided to join the Navy. Now back in the civilian world and at 33 years old I still have my old flight log and have started back on the path again, wish me luck
I wish you all the luck
I hope it has gone well for you
@@BrandyHoelscher ty, a year has come and gone and i ended up not being able to afford the training needed. so i ended up becoming a truck driver instead lol
$7k is pretty cheap for a private license. However, those who want to pursue a private pilot license, please note that the cost varies depending on the flight school but you also must consider how well you perform on each session. If at any moment you fail to keep up with your flight studies the cost will increase each time your flight instructor feels like you need to repeat a flight activity. It has happened to me a couple of times in my flight training. Study study study please!
this might sound dumb, but what do you study?
He also mentioned he kept up a moderate pace. A lot of people, for either financial or time reasons, might do short lessons or have a lot of time in between lessons. Especially early on, skills fade and they might have to spend more of their time refreshing skills, which can add hours.
I spent about 900 so far for my class 3 medical and first 10 hours of flying. But I may have to relearn a lot of those skills cuz of covid
@@jonahwilhelm8409 - How on earth did you only spend $900 so far for 10 hours? Where are you doing your lessons?
What a fucking scam
At some point during the process, you learn the most important lesson: Money is what makes airplanes fly.
40 years ago, I had everything in me to become an aviator but lack of finance was the major stumbling block. Sad.........May be in my next life......
At some point during life you realize that nothing works without money
Sadly so true. I've been fighting with banks for about a year now, trying to become an airline pilot, but the 100.000 euros cost is just insane. I don't make enough to pay for it nor have a loan, same for my parents. And I have all qualifications, the school already accepted my application, medical certificates etc.
@@Exorion1er that saddens me.. sorry to hear
AMEN
No lie I just told my wife I want to be a pilot like 2 weeks ago now this is recommended 😱😱😱
This is how google track us down(our taught is not personal anymore my friend)When you said your wife, you might have done some google search and you end up getting recommendation. Same thing happen to me, i did a couple of searches, now i end up seeing back of to back recommendations🤷♂️🤷♂️🤷♂️
People over think these things. You probably have apps on your phone which when prompted to allow access to your cell’s microphone you agreed. Those apps pick up on key phrases you say and then cater ads to you based on them. Typically this arrangement is described in legalese when agreeing to terms of service. It’s legal, but the propriety as a marketing approach is up for debate. Either way it’s pretty innocuous but if it makes you uncomfortable just go to your phone’s settings and disable microphone use for apps, take note that some apps require access to the microphone to record audio for instance
I believe it. I took some flying lessons, and suddenly flight stuff has been coming up on my RUclips.
I was talking about this during a phone call and I've also started receiving this, well worth the watch
Na it is probably because you have searched about airplanes and stuff
Algorithms
As a current airline pilot, this brings back great memories! Thank you for the insightful video, and I look forward to seeing your progress!
The order is: 1. get your medical if going for Private Pilot (if Sport then all you need is a DL). 2. pass written (at any time during your flying lessons) but remember, you will have to pass an oral portion on the Checkride so taking it closer to that helps you remember your written material. 3. no one does it in 40. some lessons last longer on a given skill. It is also smart to fly some hours on your own before your checkride to get muscle memory down pat...the checkride is COSTLY...$500 or more and if you fail it, you have to pay it all over again to take the checkride again. 4. solo is not the half mark...but its a major milestone. you will still fly dual with a CFI after it (for example the night cross country). 5. you can fly your cross country without a dry run with the CFI...its up to the CFI to allow it (they usually want you to call from each airport you land at to check-in) 6. usually do a final mock checkride with your CFI to make sure you are good to pass the real thing. 7. the Checkride requires an appt. and a flight plan and bring your AROW and aircraft logbooks and your written test results. 8. pass the Checkride 9. Once you get your Orville and Wilbur Wright card with your few hours you are at your most dangerous phase of your flying experience. You are free to take others up and to make mistakes...and in the first 200 hours you will make plenty of them.
And, as an aside, it is not a license. It is a certificate. Actually an Airmen Certificate. Even though the FAA, on their internet site, does write: "FAA's rules for getting a pilot's license (certificate)..." it truly is NOT a license. It's disappointing that the FAA is so lax on its website and yet so extremely specific in its regulations. Words have meanings.
@@berndog3 I know the terminology. I have one. I used the terms this video used. The public is not aware of the technical terms. The public also does not know that you cannot fly a seaplane without a rating, or fly istrument conditions without a rating, they do not know the difference between a rating and a certificate. Most pilots do not understand the regs either, they will say license routinely, may even think their cert is a license.
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This is so informative thank you did learn alot from this brief information
I did it for $1500. Of course, that was in 1970.
WOW..
I can only dream of that cost.. That covers 10 flight hours for ms :')
@@pvtdipwad2944 inflation sir, $1500 in 1970 is about $10k today
@@coolguythatscool7567 I know about the inflation cost. I'm saying if I got my PPL for $1500 with today's money. Although I am spending about $10g on flight school sadly
Willard 10k for me
Been thinking about getting a pilot's license, your video was inspiring! I felt so excited for you when you landed after your first solo flight, I wanted to give you a high five
Same! Something about the way he explained that made me feel his excitement as if I had done it myself!
Bro this video is highly underrated atm.. Not only is he getting it done correctly but his story telling and editing is top notch 👌
$7000 is pretty cheap, you must have had great rates on the plane/CFI :)
hefeibao thats exactly what I was thinking, I’m at 60 hours and about to take my Checkride, but haven’t spent at least 15k
It’s far less than most pay because he was so well prepared, and because he and his CFI were so deliberate about the efficient use of the hours. Most part 61 students take around 60-70 hours so their costs are much higher.
For fixed wing I think $7k is about half of a realistic budget in a bigger city, and for rotor less than a third.
Well, yea, he soloed after his first lesson. SMH
rocky rabalais bro can you please guide please😔
i think getting the written out of the way before you started training was a great idea. congratulations... i soloed on july 4th, 1981. still in the game.
The bit of you and your wife smiling together was wonderful. Cheers.
Thank you! ☺️
I'm Brazilian and was born into a poor family, but I have a dream of flying, of course, it was impossible for me to do this kind of thing when I was young, 5 years ago I did something to fly that was parachute, I got my license and had around 40 jumps as professional parachuter, the dream of being pilot is still in my heart and today living in Montreal Canada I guess I can start planning that, hopefully in one year I'll be back here to share with you guys the recording of my dream achieved!
Congrats on the achievement Bro, it was a very inspiring video! ❤
I began my online ground school on sporty about 3 weeks ago and am on the practice tests getting close to taking the FAA exam
Great info. Exactly what we were wondering.
Great job! And being able to share this with everyone is amazing. Congratulations
Super motivational. Thank you for documenting your journey.
I need an instructor like this. Some schools will milk you literally.
Literally milked? 😏
@@AndrewUSA hot
@@AndrewUSA Yes lol
This is awesome! I'm on my journey to grow up and be like you!
Congratulations bro! Thanks for this information. This is great
I’m impressed and happy for you.
Thanks for the amazing content!
This is the video I've been wanting to make. Glad you did it for me, editing all that footage is painful. Great job man!
Your journey is very inspiring. Thank you for sharing this with all of us.
Thanks! Brought back some great old memories!
Thank you for making this video, very inspiring and the motivation I needed it.
Kudos for going for it and achieving it!! I've been dreaming about this very thing for years and you literally knocked off all my questions in this video!! Thank you and wish you safe flights and clear skies!!
amazing video and I love the ending when you talked about ur favorite passenger
keep flying safe and stay positive
Thanks man! Well done and congrats! This was the most concise video about this process I’ve found.
Congratulations on getting your license and thanks for sharing the journey. I learned some things.
So 7,000$ after all fees, exams, etc? Is this correct? This is motivating.
sounds pretty low
no way, that is what i was told by a school as well. That is what they charge for the flight, then you also have to pay for the insrutctor, then the fuel surcharge plus the pre and post ground instruction... every time i flew was around 340 dollars for only 1.3 barely 1.4 hour time.
So to get your license you will have to pay at least 2o grand if you are good.
It’s possible but extremely unlikely. You can get your license after a minimum of 40 hours but most people don’t take their check ride until 60-70 hours. Realistically, you’re most likely gonna pay double that, if not more
If you find the right instructor, yeah. I go with a CFI that flies his students out of his personal airplane, so it's cheaper than most flight schools and a lot more genuine.
No school would ever tell anyone that if it were a reputable school..
Congratulations on getting your wings. Great inspirational video for new aviators. Thank's for sharing worth watching it...!!
Great video! Thanks for your insight! Congrats on your certification!
Thank you for taking the time to do this video! It is legitimately helpful for those of us looking at doing this.....
WHOA WHOA WHOA, CLEAR OF CLOUDS BILLY😂
Gets license, immediately busts cloud clearance on first flight
What happened to the 3 152
Finally a video that accurately explains each step thank you dude
Great information! I’m wanting to start on my private pilot license this summer and this definitely answers some questions I had!
Thank you for making this!! Very inspiring and informative!
Thank you for making such a concise video on private pilot training. This will be useful to so many aspiring pilots!
Thank you for this! Searched high and low for a straight forward track to PPL and this is the best I've seen. Happy flying!
Thank you for putting together this video it’s great to have a straightforward reference point. I can’t wait to learn to fly!
Thank you, really nice to see a beginning to end Piolet certificate video and done in a reasonable amount of minutes.
I won't tell you I soloed on day one at 1.5 hours and finished my license in 14 days at 35 hours for under 1K. Well it was 1979, been flying with my dad for 4 years and had ground school nailed long before starting. Good on ya. You did well.
Great video. You did everything so efficiently, makes me wish I could go back and not make the mistakes I made. Congratulations! Instrument rating next?
Excellent video!! Nice job and congratulations!!
This is awesome, congratulations on your achievements!!!!
Dude, I loved this. I've dreamt of this for years and after seeing this, it reminded me how much I want to complete such. It seems daunting, but you somehow made it seem doable. Congrats!
4:18 wow that view is amazing
This video is an inspiration to those looking to fly. Thank you for taking the time to map out your journey.
Congrats...most of all thank you for putting this video together. Very helpful!
This is an awesome video man. When I was around 13 I took 35 hours of ground school and by 15 had been on a few orientation flights. Getting my drivers license turned me to cars but now 21 videos like this make me want to go after flying
I like the video, as a commercial helicopter pilot going for my cfi, I'd like to know more about some of the operational pit-falls that you fell into during your training. if you feel comfortable talking about them. it would help me be able to understand some things I didn't experience during my training that may aid me with my future students.
This is encouraging! Thanks brother.
Officially started my training a week ago, already couple of classes in. This has been the dream since I was a kid. After so many should’ve/ could’ve excuses, I decided to give a try! I know it will be a long road ahead of me, but I can’t wait to get my license and take my girlfriend and parents out to the sky!
How is it going bro?
How did it go?
thank you for this video! although im 14, this made everything much easier to understand, thanks!
Awesome stuff man, congrats.
Awesome dude, I was smiling for you.
One of the best videos on RUclips.. you’ve got me all inspired to go flying now 👌🏼
really one of the best how, why?
97 Foxtrot, be sure to always say the name of the specific runway when reading back clearances, even if the controller has neglected to do so. Ambiguity kills. Examples: "Roger, Piper niner seven foxtrot cleared takeoff runway two eight left, right traffic." "Piper niner seven foxtrot cleared for the option runway one fife." "Piper niner seven foxtrot will taxi runway three three left via alpha and echo, hold short of three three right." Also, when reading back clearances, I think it is important to read them back in the same order given. You will likely appreciate the importance of this practice when you go for your instrument rating. All clearances have a specific order of items. Doing them in the same order helps both the pilot and the controller speak and hear with fewer opportunities for errors. Being professional on the radio is who you are in the eyes of other pilots and of the controllers. You will get respect and better ATC handling. Blue skies and tailwinds, my friend.
This is super cool bro! Congratulations!
Great video. Thank you for all the explanations, and so forth for everything that you did. The video was very helpful as I am looking to begin my private pilots license journey very soon.
Amazing video! The production quality is so good.
Cheers for the video content! Apologies for the intrusion, I would love your initial thoughts. Have you considered - Rozardner Flying Bird Reality (Sure I saw it on Google)? It is a good one of a kind guide for how to get pilot license without the normal expense. Ive heard some awesome things about it and my BF finally got great results with it.
Man I’m so happy for you!
I just went up with a buddy the other day and it was the most incredible experience! I’m going to start working on getting my license and your video just gave me a ton more motivation to do it!
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Yes I am going for it!!!
Great rundown of the process
One of the best videos I've seen of a person getting their PPL. I am sure you inspired many people and made them feel more confident about going through the same journey. Thanks for your efforts in creating this and sharing it.
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Thank you for making this. I’ve been beating my head off the wall trying to figure out what all I need to do. I have my first flight scheduled this weekend.
Who's it going with training ?
Great vid, looking forward to doing this.
congratulations, a job well done
Had to watch this again. Thank you again for posting. This is the way to learning how to fly and get your PPL.
LOVE THIS !!! I know you already KNOW this, but there's not another video out there like this on RUclips at this moment like YOUR VIDEO!
Keep up the great work...
WHYTHEHELLNOT G where is that video ?
This is actually pretty cool to see the process you too and why and how it worked out for you. I imagine it would be at least a little more now.
Beautiful journey. Thanks for sharing
I will be starting mine here in Arkansas this January I’m super stoked man watching your journey just now only got me more into it great video and great explanations on everything I saved this video for reference going to start my written exam training online at the end of October thanks for the great video again!! I will let you know when I am finished!!
Right on!
Super awesome stuff, I needed something like this to put it in perspective. I’m currently stationed in Italy, but once I get to the states, I’m hitting the ground running to get my pilot’s license. I can’t fathom the idea of free soloing one day; it must be a great feeling! See you in the skies!
You're getting your PPL while military? Please tell us how that works out with your busy schedule!
Thank you for such a well put together, concise & informative video, Brother!
Awesome video.... something that I have been looking for for years ! Thank you 🙏
Just started, have 7 hours so far. And I love flying. Can’t wire to reach my first milestone doing solo flight.
How’s it been so far bro ?
Studying for, and passing the written early during the training process, is huge! Well done! All too many students fail to take that initiative and they lag behind throughout the early phases of the training process. As a CFI, I urge (almost to the point of insisting) all students to pass the FAA knowledge test prior to solo. It is not required by the FAR's, but makes the training process so much more meaningful.
I like to tell my students that flying is like a 3-leg stool. In order to stand, three things are needed: first, basic stick and rudder aptitude. Second, good judgement. And last, but not least, COMMITMENT. Flying is not a casual undertaking. As a pilot you have to immerse yourself in the training process (which goes on forever but is especially important in the beginning). All too often primary students fail to make the appropriate commitment to study. That is the biggest problem most CFI's I know see when training primary students.
I applaud you for your commitment! Great video!
Congratulations and thanks for the video.
Thanks for sharing your experience. Can’t wait to start my training someday soon.
4:47 what a moment of joy, this video makes me want to get my own license!
DO IT! So glad it makes you wanna fly; that's why we made the video!
Congrats! I got my PPL back in December and am now in the middle of instrument training. You will love it. Super technical but imo even more fun than PPL training haha
Are u a pilot yet ?
Congratulations what an accomplishment to be proud of!
Thank you for sharing your experience. Very motivated to see from 0 to 100 % goal challenge.
I’m just commenting to get more aviation in my recommended. Loved this, though. :)
The school and instructor you had seems so passionate and invested. That must have been amazing. I can only hope to get an instructor as good as yours. Also you and him knocking things out in single days is amazing. This whole video is amazing an informational. Thank you so so much as someone who is currently going for his part 61.
Edit: I liked, commented, AND sent this to my best friend who is also interested in flying so. 👍
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Update!
I have completed ground school through Sporty’s. I am in the middle of scheduling my FAA written. I am still going strong! I have my IACRA up with my student pilot certificate application on my end done. I am set up to take the written and then visit my flight school to start training!
Nice video. Thanks for posting.
Fantastic, concise video - I’ve been wanting to do this for several years myself. Out pure coincidence, I too am from the Greenville area... I will be charting my venture soon. Thank you for publishing.
Thanks for sharing. I'm currently in the process of getting my pilot's license but it's been kinda slow going with life getting in the way sometimes, this really encouraged me to make time and get it done. Can't wait to see ya up there
Before I took my ckeckride I had more solo hours than dual. Whenever I had he chance I would just fly around to other airports I was signed off at. My solo xcountries I went to different airport I had never been to just to practice figuring out a new airport, the taxiways and runways by myself without any help and it was some of the most fun I’ve ever had
I don't think that's legal. Your CFI needs to endorse you for every airport away from home.
Thank you for sharing! This is exactly what I was looking for- overview from start to finish. I’m sure there are many details in-between, but getting an overview makes me feel like I can get started.
great video, I had been considering getting my license and I think this just put me over the edge.
I have never liked/enjoyed watching a video like I have this one. My flight instructor and his wife were friends of ours for many years of the family. He bought a Piper PA 28 Cherokee 140 and I can remember when he flew it in from Florida (we lived in Ohio). She was gorgeous. I took my first lesson when I was 12 years old. And when I was 17 I finally got to solo her. By that time she was ours. So I was there where you were. What a feeling. Whenever you can, get a Piper/rent/buy/ stay in aviation the possibilities are astronomical. The love of flight is still in my heart.
How did he like you calling his wife gorgeous?
@@carlosrodz1 yeah, I also thought at first he was referring to the wife
@@l3k21 it was a joke. If you're reading quickly that's what it seems like.
When I clicked replies I knew that RUclips wasn’t gonna let “she’s gorgeous” go 😂😂😂😂
Nothing like the feeling of soloing a bird for the first time! Great video!
I'm going for my Pilot's license soon! Thank you for such an informative video.
I felt that excitement for you when you brought on your first private passenger. Thanks for sharing
The video I’ve was looking for before starting my private pilot training thank you 😃
You’ll pay about double what he did keep in mind before you start
How did it go?